Semenic-Cheile Carașului National Park, National park in Caraș-Severin County, Romania.
Semenic-Cheile Carașului National Park is a protected area in the Carpathians with dense beech forests, steep limestone gorges, and several mountain massifs. The terrain features deep valleys, rocky formations, and a network of hiking trails connecting different elevations and landscape types.
The protected area was established in 2000 to preserve the ancient beech forests and geological formations of the region. The mountains bear traces of medieval settlement, including castle ruins that document the long history of human presence in this landscape.
The area reflects how local communities have lived alongside nature for generations, maintaining their traditional ways of life. Walking through the park, you encounter villages nestled into the landscape and local knowledge about the forests and mountains.
The park is accessible through several entry points with well-marked trails that range in difficulty levels. Visitors should know that paths at higher elevations can be challenging, especially in winter, and sturdy footwear is essential.
Inside the Comarnic cave system, underground lakes and vertical limestone walls create a rare geological setting. These hidden waters and vertical structures are why cave explorers find this area particularly special.
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